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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,363.67, 1,183,751.56 and 283,786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,363.67, 1,183,751.56 and 283,786.69 is: 425,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,363.67 : 1,183,751.56 = 283,786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,363.67/1,183,751.56 = 283,786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,363.67x = 1,183,751.56 × 283,786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,363.67x = 335,932,936,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,932,936,994.74/789,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,574.36

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